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Cellular Location of the CF Gene
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited disorder caused by a faulty gene.
Where in a cell would the CF gene be found?
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- 1 Identifies the nucleus or a chromosome.
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In the nucleus, on a chromosome.
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In the DNA.
DNA alone does not identify the required cell location; name the chromosome or nucleus.